Hamburg-based 3D Spark, a B2B manufacturing and procurement SaaS startup, secured €2 million in its latest Seed funding round in order to drive growth by expanding its manufacturing technology coverage, enhancing its marketplace for streamlined procurement, and scaling its team.
The investment was led by Sweden-based investor Triplefair and supported by existing investors Fraunhofer Technologie-Transfer Fonds (FTTF) and Innovationsstarter Fonds Hamburg (IFH).
“This funding marks a significant milestone for 3D Spark. With the combined expertise and support of our investors, we’re better positioned than ever to achieve our vision of simplifying and revolutionising industrial component manufacturing and procurement,” said Fritz Lange, Co-founder & CEO of 3D Spark. “We’re particularly focused on expanding our technology coverage and enhancing our platform capabilities to address the full spectrum of manufacturing decision challenges.”
Founded in 2021, 3D Spark provides AI-supported software that enables businesses to quickly select efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable manufacturing options across multiple technologies. Their platform analyses thousands of production options simultaneously, comparing additive manufacturing with conventional methods to identify optimal solutions.
3D Spark’s AI-supported platform looks to simplify complex manufacturing decisions by providing manufacturability analysis, accurate costing analysis, smart quoting with indicative market pricing from qualified suppliers, and CO₂ footprint reporting. By covering diverse materials (metals, polymers, ceramics) and supporting over 15 manufacturing technologies – including additive and conventional processes – the platform works to stand out as a versatile tool for manufacturing enterprises.
Robin Larsson, Managing Director, Triplefair: “Manufacturing digitalisation is accelerating, but most solutions address only isolated parts of the value chain. 3D Spark’s comprehensive platform uniquely combines design analysis, multi-technology manufacturing assessment, and procurement optimisation in one integrated solution. This holistic approach is where we see tremendous potential for manufacturing enterprises globally.”
Among its client list are global enterprises such as Alstom, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, and Siemens Mobility.
Jörg Wamser, Managing Director, FTTF: “Over the past two years, we’ve watched 3D Spark customers achieve remarkable results – reducing component costs and cutting procurement cycles from weeks to days. 3D Spark’s data-driven approach to manufacturing decision-making represents exactly the kind of technological innovation FTTF aims to support. Plus the company’s vision to now incorporate conventional manufacturing technologies alongside additive manufacturing significantly expands its market potential.”
On the product front, the company will use the funding to expand its technology coverage to include broader conventional manufacturing methods like casting, milling, sheet metal fabrication, etc., establishing a truly technology-agnostic platform.
Enhancements to their marketplace feature looks to bridge the gap between enterprises and their suppliers by showing instant indicative supplier pricing for seamless RFQ management, dramatically streamlining procurement efforts.
Moreover, the funding will enable team growth, expanding technical expertise, and enhancing sales and customer success capabilities.
Benjamin Lakhssassi, Investment Manager, IFH: “Hamburg’s industrial base is transforming through digital innovation, and 3D Spark exemplifies this evolution. Their platform bridges gaps between engineering, manufacturing, and procurement – three areas traditionally siloed in enterprise operations. We’re increasing our investment because we’ve seen firsthand how their solution drives not just cost savings, but also sustainability improvements and supply chain resilience for manufacturers.”
